November 10, 2010

April 8, 2010

Mar 18, 2010

Zoning Compliance on Boylston StreetLetter from nearby residents including some neighborhood residents requesting that the Zoning Board of Appeals not grant a waiver to build an oversize structure.

Spring 2009

Local Historic District / Preservation Commission SurveySurvey of Local Historic District homeowners who had appeared before the Preservation Commission at an application hearing within the last three years.

November 4, 2007

High Street Traffic Safety
Letter to Transportaton Board requesting a traffic assessment study of High Street due to “frequent automobile accidents, serious safety concerns for pedestrians, speeding by motorists, frequent violations of posted No Left Turn signs, and limited sight distances” (pdf).

October, 2007

Philbrick Triangle Name Survey
The triangular greenspace on Upland Road has long been informally known as “The Green.” Its official name however has always been “Philbrick Square.” A survey was held to determine which is more preferred: Philbrick Square or Philbrick Green. The responses.

June 15, 2005

Letter to Selectmen expressing concern that the increased volume and speed of traffic on Pond Avenue weakens the link between Olmsted Park and the neighborhood (pdf).

Walnut Street Reconstruction

When Walnut Street was reconfigured to incorporate various traffic calming elements, a large amount of street signage was added. Many residents feel the new appearance is not consistant with the neighborhood’s status as a historic district. View the petition for the complete list of issues.

November 22, 2004

The Transportation Board has reviewed the issue again and further reduced the remaining sign count to 76.

Two Brookline Place Redevelopment

The High Street Hill Association advocates neighborhood participation in town planning so that a balance is acheived between neighborhood and town needs.

October 16, 2004

Transportation Board to meet with HSHA and walk along Walnut Street to discuss signs. The neighborhood feels that the approximately 100 signs remaining after the reduction are still too many.

September 28, 2004

The DPW Transportation Division has responded with a plan to remove about 18% of the signs. This plan was discussed and accepted at the September 28th 2004 meeting of the Transportation Board.